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SY08 NLF

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 134,542 miles on the clock, averaging 7,784 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY08 NLF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
134,542
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,784

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,542 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,558
Average per year7,784
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 NLF 18k47k76k105k135k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,542 miles
Since last MOT+5,558 miles
PASS
Mileage128,984 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage123,382 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage117,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,202 miles
PASS
Mileage111,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,593 miles
PASS
Mileage105,416 miles
Since last MOT+5,764 miles
PASS
Mileage99,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,652 miles
Since last MOT+5,889 miles
PASS
Mileage93,763 miles
Since last MOT+8,230 miles
PASS
Mileage85,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,533 miles
Since last MOT+7,279 miles
PASS
Mileage78,254 miles
Since last MOT+13,715 miles
PASS
Mileage64,539 miles
Since last MOT+19,657 miles
PASS
Mileage44,882 miles
Since last MOT+14,060 miles
PASS
Mileage30,822 miles
Since last MOT+13,318 miles
PASS
Mileage17,504 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,502 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 NLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 NLF

What car is SY08 NLF?

SY08 NLF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.

What is the mileage of SY08 NLF?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 NLF was 134,542 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 NLF passed its MOT?

SY08 NLF has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2026.

Is SY08 NLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 NLF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY08 NLF?

SY08 NLF is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.